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Code Of Conduct - Northleach Juniors FC

Players Code Of Conduct

  1. Play for the "fun of it", not just to please your parents of coach.
  2. Play by the Laws of the Game.
  3. Never argue with the Referee of Assistant Referee's decision.
  4. Control your temper and use your energies for playing better football.
  5. Play well for yourself and your team, your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
  6. Be a good sport. Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by your opponent's team.
  7. Treat all players as you yourself would like to be treated, Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
  8. Remember that the aims of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
  9. Co-operate with your coach/manager, team mates and opponents, for without them you will not have a good game.
  10. Learn the Laws of the Game and you will be a much better player.
  11. Promote the Code of Conduct.

Parent's/Guardian's/Carer's Code of Conduct

  1. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.
  2. Remember children are involved in football for the enjoyment not yours.
  3. Encourage your child to play to the laws of the Game and not to argue with Referees and other Officials.
  4. Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
  5. Turn losing into winning by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for a mistake or losing a game.
  6. Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposition.
  7. Do not question the Referee's judgement or honesty. Remember he/she is only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes may make an honest error.
  8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's football.
  9. Recognise the value and importance of coaches who are all volunteers. They give children their time and resources to provide football for your child.
  10. Read the Laws of the Game to understand better what you are looking at and commenting on.
  11. Promote this Code of Conduct.

Spectator's Code of Conduct

  1. Remember the children play organised sports for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you.
  2. Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees or assistant referees.
  3. Applaud all good play by your own team and the other team.
  4. Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them, there would be no game.
  5. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game.
  6. Condemn the use of violence and verbal abuse.
  7. Respect to the Referee and Assistant Referees' decisions. Remember they are only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes make an honest error.
  8. Encourage players always to play according to the Laws of the Game.
  9. Read the Laws of the Game to better understand what you are looking at, and commenting on.

Manager's Code of Conduct

  1. As a team manager, you by your actions and conduct, set the example for your players, parents/guardians and spectators, set a good example at all times.
  2. Read the players, spectators, parents/guardians code. Understand what is being asked of all participants in your sport. Actively promote these codes.
  3. Coaches/Managers/Teachers must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations including the development of performance.
  4. Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with the necessary safety equipment, shin pads, etc, before being allowed to play.
  5. Get treatment for an injured player immediately and co-operate fully with other specialists in the best interests of the player.
  6. Neither either physically or mentally push children beyond their abilities. The game is of minor consideration when compared to the child's future health and well being.
  7. Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. Never condone unacceptable behaviour by not acting.
  8. Always be prompt, courteous and correct when dealing with the League Officials, opposition Managers, Referees and Assistant Referees. Confirm venues, times and dates, etc, as early as possible and at reasonable times during the day.
  9. Read, understand and be aware of your responsibilities as laid down in your League Handbook..
  10. Check that you have the necessary equipment, documentation and first aid equipment before you leave for the match or training.
  11. Read the Laws of the Game and assist your players in understanding them.
  12. Promote the Code of Conduct.
  13. Agree within a 12 month period, to take part in an educational course organised by the respective League, County Football Association or the Football Association.
  14. Agree to a self-certified check with regard to your suitability to work with children.


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